Sunday, April 5, 2009

TLT's good friend, Elliot Weiner has been producing some real fun video's for the theatre. Thank you Elliot!! Here is the latest video, introducing the cast of ON GOLDEN POND. As some of you may know, Clark Maffitt, who plays Norman Thayer, came all the way from Martha's Vineyard, MA just to do the show. Why? Because he loves TLT, loves Tacoma, and loves the play!

We are so thrilled that Clark, Syra Beth Puett, Steve Tarry, Christie Flynn, Erik Hill and Joseph Allegro have invested their considerable talents in this show.

This show was a sort of "homecoming" for many of the most talented theatre artists in the area. We had an amazing and talented crew that put this show together. Come and see it!

Saturday, March 21, 2009

I believe that theatre is at it's best when it is in sync with the community and with the times we live in. So I say, "it's time for some COMEDY!"

I invite you to SHARE THE LAUGHTER by subscribing to Tacoma Little Theatre. Invest in TLT. Invest in Tacoma.

The Star-Spangled Girl, by Neil SimonAugust 28 - September 27It’s 1968 San Francisco. Andy and Norman run a radical magazine dedicated to fighting “the system.” Enter Sophie, an all-American, Olympic swimmer, who moves into the apartment next door. It’s love at first sight for Norman and his mad-cap obsession turns everything upside down in this classic Neil Simon comedy. For ages 13 and older.

Lend Me a Tenor, by Ken LudwigOctober 16 - November 8It’s 1934 Cleveland. Saunders, the general manager of the Cleveland Grand Opera Company, is expecting Tito Morelli, the greatest tenor of his generation, to appear for one night only as Otello. Through a hilarious series of comic mishaps, two Otellos end up running around in costume with two women chasing them in lingerie. For ages 13 and older.

A Christmas Story, by Jean Shepherd (adapted by Philip Grecian)November 27 - December 24It’s 1940, in the town of Hohman, Indiana. 9-year-old Ralphie Parker wants one thing for Christmas -- an official Red Ryder BB rifle with a compass in the stock. Everyone tells him, “You’ll shoot your eye out, kid.” Between the bully at school and the Old Man’s leg lamp -- Ralphie is having a tough Christmas this year. For all ages - note the famous “Fuuuuudge” joke.

Over the River and Through the Woods, by Joe DiPietroJanuary 15 - February 7Nick, a single Italian-American guy, dines every Sunday evening with both sets of hilarious grandparents. One day he breaks the news that his long awaited dream job has just arrived – across the country in Seattle. Things get as twisted as spaghetti as his grandparents plot to keep Nick in New Jersey. For ages 13 and older.

Noises Off, by Michael FraynMarch 26 - April 25A British theatre company is running through a final dress rehearsal of the farce Nothing On. After this disasterous rehearsal, the set turns 180 degrees and we see Nothing On from a back stage perspective. The final act puts the audience in its proper place – only to witness the hilarious conclusion to Noises Off. For ages 13 and older.

Major Barbara, by Bernard ShawMay 21 - June 13Set in London, 1906, Shaw gives us Barbara, a major in the Salvation Army, and her Machiavellian father, millionaire arms manufacturer, Andrew Undershaft. While visiting her shelter for the poor, he reveals that the shelter’s benefactor made his money by distilling whiskey. Later, visiting Undershaft’s arms factory, Barbara is further shaken to discover that her father is a model employer -- and who will inherit the family business? A witty comedy from the inspired pen of Bernard Shaw. For ages 13 and older.A PDF version of the subscription form is here

Subscribing to TLT is important in several ways:

1. You are investing in the OLDEST theatre west of the Mississippi. That's important cultural heritage for Tacoma.

2. Seeing lives plays is a lot of fun. It's a fun event. Go out to dinner - Invest in Tacoma.

3. Quality local theatre is even better when it costs less and you don't have to drive out of town to experience it.

I've known actress Lynn Geyer for several years, and she has always amazed me with her talents, her passions, and good humor. Her portrayal of Golda Meir is nothing short of incredible - and to top it off, Lynn bears a very strong resemblance to Meir.

My thanks go out to Lynn.

Lynn, director Mike Wilkinson, and words of playwright William Gibson (The Miracle Worker) have all come together to form an amazing piece of theatre that will long be remembered.

Thanks to Mike Wilkinson, too. He's a talented and trusting director. I have known Mike for almost 20 years, - it was a real pleasure.

Golda's Balcony had a wonderful team supporting it. I am very thankful to Stage Manager Amber Johnson and Assistant Stage Manger Cynthia Lawlis for their great support of TLT and for being FANTASTIC!